George Winston, million-selling pianist known for his melodic style, dead at age 73

[Omaha Steve]

Source: AP

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NEW YORK (AP) — George Winston, the Grammy-winning pianist who blended jazz, classical, folk and other stylings on such million-selling albums as “Autumn,” “Winter Into Spring” and “December,” has died at age 73.

According to an announcement on his website www.georgewinston.com, confirmed by a spokesman, Winston died Sunday after a 10-year battle with cancer.

“Throughout his cancer treatments, George continued to write and record new music, and he stayed true to his greatest passion: performing for live audiences while raising funds for Feeding America to help fight the national hunger crisis along with donating proceeds from each of his concerts to local food banks,” a statement on his website reads.

His most recent album, “Night,” came out last year.




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We have some of his CDs.

[milestogo]

1. Oh thats sad.

His music is wonderful.



RIP George and thank you.

[keroro gunsou]

34. His piano versions of classical stuff

Like Jesus joy of man’s desiring and canon in d are awesome and tops of my “I’m in a mood and need cheering up” playlists. He also his versions of some classic Charlie Brown songs, like Linus and Lucy… sigh. Gonna miss this dude FAR MORE than that other guy the god decided needed to be whacked…

[FarPoint]

2. I love his music...

Always listen to him of Sirius radio...Spa channel...

[2naSalit]

3. ...

[BlueSky3]

4. Wow, I love his music,

this makes me sad, but I guess we should be happy for the music he leaves behind.

[CaptainTruth]

5. Damn. That's about all I can say.

[revmclaren]

6. RIP Sir.

[ZZenith]

7. Christmas will be especially poignant this year.

Thanks for all the great music, George Winston.

[mia]

8. His beautiful music will live on. Rest in Peace.

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[More_Cowbell]

24. That's my favorite

The first thing I listen to when winter comes.

[elleng]

9. A few, starting w Carol of the Bells

Summer

Freedom For The Stallion

[sprinkleeninow]

26. The last one has a spiritual sound to it. Nice. 🩷🤍🩵

[CousinIT]

10. So very sad. I have a couple of his CDs.

Always loved his music. Rest in Peace Mr. Winston.

[TeamProg]

11. Oh man, 73. Geez he sold a lot of records, probably the main artist on Windham Hill Records who

first released his music AFIK.

Mellow toons for sure, probably a really nice guy.

Music Annex in Menlo Park was an awesome recording studio.. maybe it's still there.

[Wild blueberry]

12. Lovely music

Rest in peace

[iluvtennis]

13. May George Winston Rest in Peace and May his Memory be a Blessing. n/t

[Quakerfriend]

14. I had all his stuff in the early '80s- loved

listening to it! RIP dear soul!

[sheshe2]

15. Loved his music.

Enchanting, Mesmerizing

His piano touched our soul.

[Tactical Peek]

16. R I P

[Rebl2]

17. My sister

introduced me to his music and so happy she did. Thank you sis.
Thank you Mr. Winston for sharing your beautiful music with us for all these years.
May you rest in peace.

[Fullduplexxx]

18. Oh no! I love his music

[stollen]

19. (Pea)nuts!!

RIP

[malthaussen]

20. One of the good ones. n/t

[Drum]

21. This saddens me, and I had never seen his face or likeness.

I had no idea of his age or appearance, but surely I do appreciate his music.

[Easterncedar]

22. Brings such memories

I had nearly forgotten. Thank you.

[BMW2020RT]

23. I have some Winston vinyl.

[llmart]

25. Always like him.

I still have two of his CD's in my car and I play the December one every year in the wintertime. It's my all time favorite of his.

[BComplex]

27. I'm sitting here bawling. This man's music has seen me through some extremely difficult

times. I have just about everything he's ever done, all the way back to vinyl. He had such a beautiful spirit, and his touch will always live in my heart.

[RussBLib]

28. it gladdens me

to see so many DU'ers who appreciate his music.

The piano is an incredibly beautiful instrument, and he mastered it so well.

[Hekate]

29. To all of you who posted his lovely music: thank you from my heart 💖

[Tom Kitten]

30. I love his Vince Guaraldi tribute albums

I remember reading once where he cited the Ventures as a major influence on his playing style. I could not see the connection until one day I accidentally played his December album at 45 rpm instead of 33. Then it all made sense.
RIP George.

[Roisin Ni Fiachra]

31. I sat right next to him at a small venue he was playing in

Sedona.

To quote Billy Joel's song Piano Man - "And the piano sounds like a carnival".

He played some amazing renditions of tunes by The Doors.

RIP, keyboard master piano man.

[mjvpi]

32. Big loss. He played twice at a venue that I work at in Missoula, Montana.

Both times he had access to the theater the evening before his performance. He would come in and play for hours, just him and the piano, like he was making friends with the piano and the space.

[quabbin]

33. His live performances were pure magic.

I was fortunate to have seen George Winston twice in concert. The first time was in the 90's when he played at the elegant pre-civil war constructed Mechanics Hall in Worcester, Massachusetts. The second performance was in CT a decade later. I will never forget those performances. When he entered onstage for the Mechanics Hall performance he was dressed in blue jeans, a flannel shirt, and in stocking feet. I believe he always played without shoes on. Halfway through the performance he said his next tune was a great piece to dance to. He invited those in the audience to join him onstage to dance. At first nobody moved to get up on the stage. He grinned and said he would really like audience members to join him onstage. He said he was willing to wait as long as it took to convince someone to come up and dance. Finally, after an awkward moment, a young couple climbed up onto the stage and danced as he played. That was a unique moment.

He always had his concerts associated with food drives for those in need. To see him perform in person was to witness musical genius.
I have loved his music for decades. May he rest in peace.